Symbiotic Relationships Flashcard

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What is commensalism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is unaffected.

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What happens to the host organism in commensalism?

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The host organism is unaffected.

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What is parasitism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is an example of parasitism?

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A tapeworm living in a human's intestine.

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In which type of symbiotic relationship does one organism live inside the other?

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Parasitism.

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What is a characteristic of commensalism?

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One species benefits while the other is unaffected.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is unaffected.

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Can parasitism be beneficial to the host organism?

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No, in parasitism, the host organism is harmed.

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What is an example of mutualism?

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A clownfish living among sea anemones.

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